| Author |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927 |
| Title |
On the Stage--and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"On the Stage--and Off: The Brief Career of a Would-Be Actor" by Jerome K. Jerome is a humorous and autobiographical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures the author's whimsical journey and aspirations to become an actor, offering insights into the theatrical world. Jerome presents his youthful dreams, numerous misadventures, and the charming naiveté surrounding his quest for fame in the theater. The opening of this work introduces readers to Jerome's reflective thoughts on the allure of the stage and his personal yearning to become a celebrated actor. It begins with his earnest declaration that the theater is where he belongs, inspired during a production of "Romeo and Juliet." As the narrative unfolds, he shares amusing anecdotes about his preparation, study of classic playwrights, and the obstacles he faces from skeptical friends. With a mixture of optimism and self-deprecation, Jerome captures the reader's attention as he navigates the comical realities of pursuing a theatrical career amidst a colorful cast of characters and whimsical circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Actors -- Great Britain -- Biography
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| Subject |
Jerome, Jerome K. (Jerome Klapka), 1859-1927
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
48475 |
| Release Date |
Mar 12, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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